Debug Bar Rewrite Rules vs BlackBox Debug Bar (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Debug Bar Rewrite Rules has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) and leads in active installations (800 vs 90). Both are free WordPress plugins. Debug Bar Rewrite Rules has accumulated 54K+ total downloads while BlackBox Debug Bar has 19K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Debug Bar Rewrite Rules | BlackBox Debug Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.6/5 |
| Total Reviews | 5 | ► | 15 |
| Active Installs | 800 | ◄ | 90 |
| Total Downloads | 54K+ | ◄ | 19K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Age | 10 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.4+ | 3.0.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.6.5 | 0.1.3 |
Rating
5/5Debug Bar Rewrite Rules
◄BlackBox Debug Bar4.6/5
Total Reviews
5Debug Bar Rewrite Rules
►BlackBox Debug Bar15
Active Installs
800Debug Bar Rewrite Rules
◄BlackBox Debug Bar90
Total Downloads
54K+Debug Bar Rewrite Rules
◄BlackBox Debug Bar19K+
Support Resolution
N/ADebug Bar Rewrite Rules
BlackBox Debug BarN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoDebug Bar Rewrite Rules
◄BlackBox Debug Bar13 years ago
First Released
2016Debug Bar Rewrite Rules
BlackBox Debug Bar2011
Age
10 yearsDebug Bar Rewrite Rules
BlackBox Debug Bar15 years
WP Requires
3.4+Debug Bar Rewrite Rules
BlackBox Debug Bar3.0.0+
PHP Requires
false+Debug Bar Rewrite Rules
BlackBox Debug Barfalse+
Business Model
FreeDebug Bar Rewrite Rules
BlackBox Debug BarFree
Latest Version
0.6.5Debug Bar Rewrite Rules
BlackBox Debug Bar0.1.3
Rating Breakdown
Debug Bar Rewrite Rules
5/5(5 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
BlackBox Debug Bar
4.6/5(15 reviews)
5
80%
4
7%
3
7%
2
7%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Debug Bar Rewrite Rules or BlackBox Debug Bar more popular?
Debug Bar Rewrite Rules has 800 active installations while BlackBox Debug Bar has 90. Debug Bar Rewrite Rules is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Debug Bar Rewrite Rules or BlackBox Debug Bar?
Debug Bar Rewrite Rules has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews, while BlackBox Debug Bar has a 4.6/5 rating from 15 reviews.
Are Debug Bar Rewrite Rules and BlackBox Debug Bar free?
Debug Bar Rewrite Rules is free and BlackBox Debug Bar is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Debug Bar Rewrite Rules or BlackBox Debug Bar?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Debug Bar Rewrite Rules was last updated 1 year ago and BlackBox Debug Bar was last updated 13 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.